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“We have given up office, but not our responsibility to serve the nation. We have lost an election, but not our determination.”
“My poet's heart gives me strength to face political problems, particularly those which have a bearing on my conscience.”
“Our words, actions, and diplomatic efforts should be aimed at trying to achieve pragmatic goals rather than creating rhetorical effect.”
“In the euphoria after the Cold War, there was a misplaced notion that the UN could solve every problem anywhere.”
“The BJP decides its own policies.”
“This power of democracy is a matter of pride for our country, something which we must always cherish, preserve and further strengthen.”
“Ours is a multi-religious country, a multi-lingual country; we have many different modes of worship. We believe in peaceful and harmonious co-existence.”
“Himachal is my second home.”
“Our nuclear weapons are meant purely as a deterrent against nuclear adventure by an adversary.”
“Our aim may be as high as the endless sky, but we should have a resolve in our minds to walk ahead, hand-in-hand, for victory will be ours.”
“While accepting donations, no one looks at the colour of money.”
“For development, peace is essential.”
“I try to indulge my muse whenever I am able to get away from it all.”
“Whatever understanding is reached with Pakistan has to be followed honestly, and everybody will have to rise above party politics and be actively committed to make India prosperous.”
“For me, power was never an attraction.”
“My government is committed to carrying out electoral reforms. It is our firm resolve to keep criminal elements away from power.”
“If India is not secular, then India is not India at all.”
“Creative universities are bedrock of every developed nation's S&T strategy.”
“Though I stay in Delhi, I often think about Himachal.”
“No one can be considered untouchable on political grounds.”